By AFRO Information
Baltimore, MD — October 2025 — The AFRO-American Newspapers, identified in the present day as AFRO Information, has earned nationwide recognition on two Feedspot rankings — the “45 Greatest Black Information Web sites of 2025” and the companion “45 Greatest Black Information RSS Feeds of 2025.”
Based in 1892 by John H. Murphy Sr., The AFRO is the oldest and longest regularly printed Black-owned newspaper in America nonetheless owned by the identical household, and the oldest Black-owned enterprise of any variety within the DMV. This newest recognition highlights The AFRO’s rising position as an award-winning, digitally pushed media group reaching new audiences by storytelling, know-how, and innovation.
Lately, The AFRO has expanded past conventional print journalism to incorporate stay digital programming, podcasts, newsletters and social storytelling that amplify Black voices and experiences. Its on-line platform, afro.com, continues to develop as a trusted supply of credible information, cultural commentary, and neighborhood inspiration.
“We’re deeply honored by this recognition,” stated Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and writer. “The AFRO just isn’t solely rooted in historical past—it’s reimagined for the long run. We’re combining legacy with innovation to fulfill readers the place they’re and to inform our tales in ways in which encourage and empower.”
Past the newsroom, The AFRO produces a number of signature occasions that carry its mission to life, together with the elegant Excessive Tea celebrations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; the Black Enterprise Issues Expo, which uplifts entrepreneurship and innovation; the Unsung Heroes Luncheon, honoring on a regular basis changemakers; the Salute to Veterans Luncheon; and the Juneteenth Celebration Breakfast, which celebrates freedom and resilience.
This recognition underscores what generations have identified: The AFRO stays a trusted voice for reality, progress and Black excellence—rooted in legacy and reimagined for tomorrow.
About The AFRO
The AFRO-American Newspapers, based in 1892 by John H. Murphy Sr., is the nation’s oldest repeatedly printed Black-owned newspaper nonetheless owned by the founding household. Headquartered in Baltimore with an workplace in Washington, D.C., The AFRO continues to set the usual for neighborhood journalism, digital innovation, and social impression. Its award-winning digital platform, AFRO Information, connects audiences throughout generations with credible tales that remember, inform, and empower.
